Knitting Book Review: Socks from the Toe Up by Wendy D. Johnson
Repost from January 2020 My Secret Wish Knitting newsletter.
Lovely photography and a variety of options in a clean, minimalist design as fresh as new snow.
When reading a knitting book, the experience of reading it should be as pleasurable as the projects one makes from it. This is definitely the case with this helpful, clear volume. Lovely photo styling and plenty of close-up views of each design from every angle complements the beautiful, varied design options perfectly.
The author assumes no sock-making knowledge going in. She explains the tools you'll need (right down to the scissors), and clear illustrations in Part 1 demonstrate the techniques you will need to make the patterns in the book. The designs cover a range from basic, no-frills socks to textures good for either gender to lacy dreams you'll be yearning to wear. With 23 designs of varying difficulty, this sock-knitting book will keep you busy for months—or, if you knit like me, years. :-)
My one disappointment was that, for the only pattern I've made from the book so far (Gusset Heel Basic Socks), there were several errors in the size I made. (I made the large. The small looked fine to me when I was doing the math.) However, I still plan to make at least two more patterns from this book this year.*
*Since writing this in January, I’ve begun the “I Heart Toe-Up Socks” pattern, modified by moi to make a larger size than they have written in the book. Their math looks good so far, and the pattern is super cute in Earl Grey Fiber Co.’s “Darjeeling Sock.”
“All you need is tea and warm socks” desktop wallpaper. Get more free wallpapers here.
We’re in the worst wildfire season in Alberta’s history, but there’s a lot of other life stuff happening too. Thankfully, most of it’s good.